Bay Journal article on Riparian Forest Buffers

The April Bay Journal has a feature article on riparian forest buffers in the Chesapeake Bay. The bottom line is not a surprise to many: progress on this Bay goal is lacking. Read more: https://www.bayjournal.com/article/states_lagging_badly_in_planting_streamside_trees

Several Forester Positions in MD

MD DNR Forest Service is looking to fill a Riparian Forester position in Harford County and several Natural Resource technician/seasonal positions across the state. For more information: Seasonal Natural Resources Technician IIIannouncement2018 HarfordBufferFORESTERannouncement2018

News on 2017 Riparian Forest Buffer Sign-ups

New data from the Farm Service Agency shows that nearly 700 acres of new riparian forest buffer were contracted in the Chesapeake watershed in 2017. That’s good news. But that same year, 3,678 riparian forest buffer acres were not re-enrolled. So, are we losing ground when it comes to these important investments? It is too…

PA Announces Grants for Trees and Urban Buffers

New TreeVitalize grants in PA will target urban riparian restoration: TreeVitalize Grants Program 2018 TreeVitalize Funding – The wait is over! Applications for the 2018 calendar year are now available in three funding categories : tree planting grants, community forestry management grants, and urban riparian buffer grants. Important Dates : ALL applications due : August…

Riparian Forest Buffer Position in Upper Susquehanna- Closes May 5

Upper Susquehanna Coalition Riparian Buffer Technician Office Location: Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District Position Description: This position will assist the current USC Buffer Coordinator with new and current efforts to reforest riparian areas. It is recognized in the Chesapeake Bay Forest Restoration Strategy that forest restoration is a “long term endeavor that…

New York State Riparian Buffer Grants Extends Proposal Deadline to May 5, 2017

DEC has made up to $1 million available for the protection and restoration of riparian buffers in the New York portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The program is a competitive, reimbursement grant program. http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/107337.html